Star Model Z-45
The Star Model Z-45 is a Spanish submachine gun manufactured by Star Bonifacio Echeverria, derived from the German MP 40.
| Z-45 | |
|---|---|
Star Z-45 | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Francoist Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1945 – present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Ifni War Cuban Revolution Portuguese Colonial War Rhodesian Bush War Angolan Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1942–1945 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) unloaded/4.54 kg (10.01 lb) loaded |
| Length | 850 mm (33 in) stock extended/610 mm (24.0 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×23mm Largo 9×19mm Parabellum .38 Super .45 ACP |
| Action | Recoil operated |
| Rate of fire | 450 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,250 feet per second (380 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 100–200 m |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
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